Odubade strike earns point for Woking FC

Finding the target: Yemi Odubade followed his goal at Barnet with another to secure Woking's point at Aggborough (Image: David Holmes)

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A much-improved second-half display ensured a point for Garry Hill's Woking at Aggborough, in a game the Cards might even have nicked in the closing stages but finally drew 1-1.

The lively Yemi Odubade put the Surrey visitors level in the 68th minute of this Vanarama Conference clash after Lee Hughes had sent Harriers in front in the first half opener, finding a gap in a crowded penalty area from Josh Payne's corner for his second strike in two matches.

That inspired a wobble from a Worcestershire outfit, who had lost their last four home games, with Cards substitutes Gez Sole and Kevin Betsy at the heart of a re-energised Woking.

But Gary Whild's hosts stood their ground, and might have won the game themselves but for a great late save by Jake Cole from Danny Wright.

The hosts just about had the best of a lacking first half, Hughes's mighty 39th-minute finish giving Cole little chance.

It was one of many left-wing raids involving the former West Brom striker, who last scored against the visitors in Forest Green colours.

Harriers should have been ahead earlier, Dominic Knowles missing a sitter after good work by Wright and Aaron Wildig.

Charles Banya struck the right post as Woking swiftly countered, while Wildig twice struck just wide.

Joey Jones denied Hughes to cut out another home chance, then Wright netted for the hosts but saw his effort ruled out for an infringement.

John Goddard proved busy throughout and came close with a cheeky lob after the break, while Scott Rendell might have done better from a Goddard centre and Jones tested the keeper with a powerful header before Odubade's equaliser.

And while a winner never arrived, skipper Mark Ricketts shepherded his defence well as Harriers lost their edge on the break, with Woking good value for their point.